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Bachelor Gulch

Capturing the spirit of the Vail Valley, Bachelor Gulch is a 1,400-acre mountain hideaway that sizzles with spectacular splendor. Perched in a scenic Valley between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch links the three mountain communities together, creating a unique village-to-village skiing experience. Celebrating sweeping views of Castle Peak to the west, Teapot Mountain, to the north, and the Gore Range to the east, this community is truly a regal haven on a mountain. The exclusive 5-star Ritz Carlton is located at the base of Bachelor Gulch ski mountain and provides world-class lodging, Wolfgang Puck's celebrated Spago restaurant, a sumptuous spa, grand fitness amenities, and awe-inspiring views across Colorado's peaks and ski slopes.

Sales at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa continue to stay strong, with about 60% of the building already sold.? Completion is expected anywhere?from summer 2008 to late fall 2008.? Come experience the new entrance to Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch via the new gondola and transportation center.

Within the 210 unit, full service hotel, are a variety?of for-sale whole ownership units, with a?mix of studios, studio-plus, 2 bedrooms,and 3 bedrooms? still available.? (one bedrooms have sold out)? With prices ranging from $332,500 for a studio to about $2.2M for a 3 bedroom, there are great options for many different buyers.? And you get all the amenties that you expect with the Westin name.

Bachelor Gulch continues to be one of the most sought after ski communities in Colorado and North America, even by Vail Valley standards.? Bachelor Gulch, located between?the ski resorts of Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, is anchored by the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, and a select number of private residences.? The combination of true ski-in/ski-out properties, a world-class hotel,?and an exclusive gated community keeps the demand high for Bachelor Gulch.

For those of us that love to ski without crowds, Arrowhead has always been a hidden gem.? This community's real estate market has stayed hot, both with the number of transactions and dollar vloume.? 97 Hillside Court and 35 Cresta Court are 2 listings that exemplify what Arrowhead has to offer.

97 Hillside Court (view pictured above) is over 6500 square feet of unmatched privacy, views and attention to detail.? This wonderful 5 bedroom home is currently listed at $4.5 million.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, is one of the most highly acclaimed resorts in all of Colorado.? And the?beautiful rooms of this hotel?are?currently?being transformed into whole ownership condominiums, the Ritz Residential Suites.?Many have already been sold, but several opportunities remain to own in this exclusive ski-in, ski-out mountain property.

Currently available:3 studios from $589,000.3 1-bedroom units from $1,115,000.9 2-bedroom units from $1,840,000.

This is truly one of the premier resort properties in all of North America.? The Ritz Residential Suites provide unsurpassed?service and amenities to all of its owners.

The gated community of Bachelor Gulch continues to see strong residential real estate sales.? Connected to both Beaver Creek and?Arrowhead?ski areas, Bachelor Gulch and its 5-star anchor, the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, consistently draw buyers and skiers to this wonderful ski-in/ski-out neighborhood.

Since February 2, 2007, there have been 12 sales, (blog written on 3/23/07) with a median price of about $3.5M.? There are currently 18 properties under contract (including 8 Ritz Residential Suites; this amazing hotel is soon to be the home of Wolgang Puck's Spago restaurant!)? And there are 31 condos, townhomes and residences currently on the market.? Relative prices ranged from $800/sf up to about $1300/sf.? Obviously, there are some good opportunities for the savvy buyer.

There has been a lot of talk recently about the high-end market here in the Vail Valley.? And a?perfect example of this can be found about 10 miles west of Vail, in the exclusive neighborhood of Bachelor Gulch.?(Located right next door to Beaver Creek.)?This beautiful home just sold for $14.2 million, or approximately $1420/sf.? That's a lot of dough!

There have been 9 sales over $5 million, (including 3 over $10 million)??out of the 41 sales in the past 6 months.? The most expensive on a per foot basis is a Ritz-Carlton Townhome at $1633/sf, while the home pictured above had?the highest purchase price.? (This fantastic home was listed by Gateway Land and Develpoment's owner, Suzi Apple.)

Location, location, location!? Snow Cloud is located in the heart of Bachelor Gulch, next to the Ritz Carlton at Beaver Creek with spectacular views of the mountains.? Just steps away from the ski lift, Snow Cloud is a true ski in / ski out property.? The condos are very spacious with two to six bedroom floorplans.? The interiors are beautifully finished with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces and decks.? All owners enjoy front desk service, an owners ski locker room and storage.

Currently there is a three bedroom and several four bedroom condos available for an average price of $981.00 per square foot.? This is one of Bachelor Gulch's best values and location.

For more information on properties in the Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch or Vail Valley please call Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or betsy@gatewayland.com.?